Florida skater Poe Pinson shares her journey as a young skater, starting from her early days influenced by her dad's support to her rise as a Team USA Olympic skater. She discusses her experiences at the Dew Tour, the importance of community, and her insights on competing in the Olympics. Poe emphasizes the joy of skating over competition and the pressures that come with being an athlete in thespotlight. She shares her experiences with sponsorships and filming, and how it’s important to continue to be your authentic self in skating, embracing the journey without fear of judgment.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:16 Introduction to Poe Pinson

01:02 Early Days of Skating and How Poe Learned to Skate

02:19 A Tight Knit Skate Community in Fernandina

03:19 Having a Skatepark Named After Her

04:21 Working at David's Restaurant

08:21 Early Career Highlights - Skating Dew Tour

10:10 From Young Skater to Olympic Hopeful

13:09 The Importance and Value of Parental Support

14:07 The Pressure of Contests and Professional Skating

15:27 Poe's Cool Dad!

17:20 The Influence of Flat Ground Skating Over Parks

21:07 No Magic Formula to Train for Olympics

23:13 Japanese Skaters and Idolization of Skating in Japan

25:29 Impact of the Olympics on Skateboarding

27:19 Skating Takes Up a Lot of Room in Your Brain

28:17 Finding Joy in Olympic Competition During Competitive Stress

31:28 Skating for Yourself Over Winning Contests

33:41 A Turning Point: Learning to Say No

36:07 SLS Miami

37:20 The Happy Accident of a Caveman Boardslide at SLS Miami

38:38 Drawing from a Deep Bag of Tricks

39:40 Dealing with Extreme Time Blindness

41:35 Sponsors, Travel and Filming Experiences

44:03 Importance of Community in Skateboarding

47:09 Behind the Scenes of Skate Videos

49:28 Poe's Sponsors

52:55 Always Something to Learn from Others

54:31 Advice for Girls and Women Getting Into Skating

56:26 Skateparks Can Be Intimidating

57:02 Favorite Tricks and Wrap-Up

58:34 Closing Credits and Music